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works like a dream

works like a dream is the third-person singular simple present indicative of work like a dream.

Meaning of work like a dream

Verb

work like a dream (third-person singular simple present works like a dream, present participle working like a dream, simple past and past participle worked like a dream)

  1. (idiomatic) To function very efficiently and effectively, with few or no problems.

Questions about works like a dream

What is works like a dream the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Works like a dream is the third-person singular simple present indicative of work like a dream.

Words near works like a dream in the dictionary

  1. works in
  2. works in process
  3. works in progress
  4. works into the ground
  5. works like a dog
  6. works like a dream
  7. works like a horse
  8. works like a mule
  9. works like a nailer
  10. works like a Trojan
  11. works of art

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